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"Goody Goody" is a 1936popularsong composed byMatty Malneck, with lyrics byJohnny Mercer.First recording of the song was by Ted Wallace and His Swing Kings (vocal refrain by male trio) [Bluebird, B-6252-B, 1936]. The song is referenced several times in the 1936 Kaufman and Hart play "You Can't Take It With You". Popular recordings in 1936 were byBenny Goodman and his Orchestra (with vocalistHelen Ward),Freddy Martin & His Orchestra (vocal by Terry Shand), and byBob Crosby & His Orchestra.[1]
Frankie Lymon performed it live on television on several occasions, including twice in 1957 onThe Ed Sullivan Show.[2] He also had a hit with his recording of the song in the United States, reaching #20 that year, as well as #24 in the UK. It was released as a recording with his groupthe Teenagers, but was, in fact, a solo recording.
Shelley Winters's character inCurtis Harrington's 1971 thrillerWhat's the Matter with Helen? plays the song at the end of the movie.
The song was performed by 'Wayne & Wanda' in an episode ofThe Muppet Show.[3]
A recording by the BBC Dance Orchestra was featured in the filmThe Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007).
Bobby Rydell performed the song at his live shows (Las Vegas, 2015).
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